When wahoo are off Freeport
Wahoo fishing out of Freeport is blue-water fishing, 30 miles or more from the Freeport jetties. Every distance on this page is measured from the jetties, Surfside Jetty and Freeport South Jetty.
The Brazosport calendar names July as the month for wahoo, and it names no other. For biology and the wider timing picture, see our wahoo species guide.
How far boats run
The run falls into two zones. Inside 30 miles you pass over structure. Past 30 miles you reach the water where wahoo are fished.
Inside 30 miles
Between the jetties and blue water sits nearshore structure: reefs, platform clusters and ledges. You cross it on the way out. The grounds section below lists what is there.
Blue water and beyond
The Brazosport guide puts blue water 30 miles out or more. Charter listings give a yardstick for your own boat:
- Texas Deep Sea Fishing Charters lists wahoo on its 10-hour and 12-hour trips. The 12-hour trip ranges out to 75 miles from the jetty.
- Smith & Sons lists wahoo on its 46-hour trip.
Compare your fuel range against those runs before you commit. Check the official NOAA marine forecast for wind, wave height and period before leaving the jetties. For the wider Gulf picture, see our Gulf of Mexico wahoo guide (see also the Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing guide).
Grounds and structure
The grounds are ordered from the jetties outward. The first four sit on the route to blue water, and the last three are named offshore grounds.
| Name | Depth | Distance from jetties |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport jetties (Surfside Jetty, Freeport South Jetty) | Start point | |
| George Vancouver (Liberty Ship) Artificial Reef, BA-336 | 60 ft | 9 nautical miles |
| Freeport Liberty Ship (Liberty Shipwreck) reef | 100 ft | |
| Nearshore platform clusters and natural ledges | 60 to 120 ft | |
| East Bank reef system | ||
| Buccaneer Field | ||
| Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary |
BA-336 and the nearshore structure sit inside the 30-mile blue-water line. East Bank and Buccaneer Field are named offshore grounds. The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is described as reachable from Freeport on overnight charters.
Chart layers are not for navigation. Use your official charts and the NOAA forecast.
How wahoo are fished out of Freeport
Two local methods cover wahoo fishing out of Freeport: trolling and deep drop trips.
Trolling
The Brazosport guide names trolled baits as the local method. The same spread also catches other offshore gamefish on the same run.
Deep drop trips
Smith & Sons lists wahoo on its deep drop trips.
Who fishes for wahoo here
Two local charters list wahoo. Their boats and ranges give you something to compare your own run against.
| Operator | Boat | Trips listing wahoo | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & Sons Charters | M/V Blue Fin, 48 ft, up to 17 passengers | Deep drop trips; 46-hour trip | |
| Texas Deep Sea Fishing Charters | 33 ft Contender (31 ft boat for 4-hour trips) | 10-hour; 12-hour | 12-hour: out to 75 miles from the jetty |
Smith & Sons Charters
Captain Matt Smith runs the M/V Blue Fin. The 46-hour trip is the longest local listing that includes wahoo.
Texas Deep Sea Fishing Charters
The 33 ft Contender runs its 10- and 12-hour trips, and the 12-hour trip reaches out to 75 miles from the jetty.
FAQ: wahoo fishing out of Freeport
When are wahoo listed out of Freeport?
July is the month the Brazosport calendar lists for wahoo off Freeport.
How far is blue water from Freeport?
30 miles or more from the jetties, per the Brazosport guide.
How far do Freeport charters run for wahoo?
Up to 75 miles from the jetty on Texas Deep Sea Fishing Charters’ 12-hour trip. Smith & Sons lists wahoo on a 46-hour trip.
Can you reach the Flower Garden Banks from Freeport?
The sanctuary is described as reachable on overnight charters. It has its own sanctuary rules.
What methods are used locally?
Trolled baits, per the Brazosport guide, and deep drop trips, on which Smith & Sons lists wahoo.
Where are the rules?
The Texas regulations page covers fish landed in Texas. Runs past state waters fall under federal rules. Check both before fishing.
